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CITY UPDAT�, PAGE 2 � �&�� ���� `�� .��� ���5 PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS PAGE 3
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SARATOGA VOLUNTEERS, PAGE 3 . � �� ��- ��� STREET AIR SCHEDULE PAGE 4
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The Saratoga General Plan,adopted in 1983>con- the City Council directed that the City's Conservation `
sists of seven mandatory Elements(Land Use,Circu- Element be updated to add a section specifically ,�'� �� _
lation,Open Space,Conservation,Safety,Noise and addressing air quality issues.
Housing)and twelve Area Plans that provide develop- __ - �
ment guidelines for different areas of the City.Three The Air Quality Section has been prepared by the
Elements of the General Plan are currently being � Advance Planning staff of the Planning Department,
revised and updated. with technical assistance from BAAQMD.The Section The Advance Planning staff is currently in the data-
contains information on air pollution in the Santa gathering and analysis stage of the update to this Ele-
Noise Clara Valley and air quality issues in Saratoga,such ment. It is anticipated that the public hearings will
In January, 1987,the consulting firm of Community as particulate matter and traffic-related pollution. It begin by the end of this year,with adoption of the '
Planning Consultants,with assistance from the acous- also recommends appropriate policies and imple- revised Element tentatively scheduled for June, 1989.
tical consulting firm of Edward Pack Associates,was mentation measures to address these issues.
hired to prepare a revised Noise Element for Saratoga. � One of the major components of the Circulation
The Noise Element had not been updated since 1974. The Air Quality Section was reviewed by the Plan- Element will be revisions to the Trails�Pathways
- - � - - -- - ning Coinr,�;ssioc;at a study session in eQily I�iay,and Ma;ter PIa�-�,�vhicta was originally adopted in 1977. -
The Noise Element is designed to maintain the has been scheduled for a public hearing at their June The Parks&Recreation Commission is currently
quiet,residential atmosphere of the City by defining 22 meeting. reviewing the location and condition of existing
and prescribing ambient noise levels for various land. equestrian a�d pedestrian trailsand pathways,
uses in Saratoga.The Element identifies existing noise Circulation while the Public Safety Commission is assessing
sources and noise-sensitive areas,and provides noise T'he Circulation Element primarily addresses issues bicycle route issues.
contours for existing and projected decibel levels relating to streets and highways,public transit,bicy- '
along Saracoga's major streets. cle/pedestrian/equestrian paths and financing mech- If you have any ideas o�concerns regarding any
anisms for maintenance and improvements to these of these issues,please address them to the Planning
Local and regional tra�c on City streets is the major facilities. Department at City Ha1L �
source of noise in Saratoga.Other noise problems iden- �
tified include landscape maintenance equipment such --
as leaf blowers and lawn mowers,and land uses that �
conflict with one another.lfie Element recommends Couneil Completes Mid-Course Review
appropriate goals,policies and implementation mea- �
sures to address these noise issues. Qf First Two Year Sarato � �u� e�
The Planning Commission began studying the draft . � � �
Element in October,1987,and conducted a public hear- ,
ing on May 25•After the public hearing,the Commis- While in}�ast years the Ciry Ccwnril wc>uld ctirrently through tc�June 19K9; anci,
sion re�ommended approval of the Element,which be reviewing anci aciopting a new huclget for the u��ce�m- � . �
will go to the Ciry Council for 6na1 adoption in July. �ng fisral year,the stivitch last ye:ir to a two-year buclget • d1e acicliticm e�f a new}�rc�gram area—Community
cyrle eliminatecl the neecl for goin�;thrc�ugh a lengthy Access Televisicm —which will use fiincls gener
. new hucl et rore�.5 eve ear. In1t •d i atecl frc�m the�al
g � ry y , e.� ,C ty Council- �le TV franchise fee te>clevelo�
Conservation/Au� • memhers,the Citv Attorney aiici City Mana er met in mc�re local prc>grammin cm cable Channel 6.
The Conservation Element addresses the con- d f�i�l-ciay tiaturday session last numth fe�r a mici-cexirse �
servation,development,and utilization of the City's hiiclget cc�rrertion con,ferenre. In the ra��ital im��rovement area,the Cc>uncil
natural resources,such as water,air, forests,soils,and re-affirmeci its ciecision last year to f�►ncl continuing
wildlife. In response to a request from the BayArea ��«>i�ferenre��rovideci an e>�}�c�rtunity to review pavenlent management effc�rts, final }�hase im�rcrve
Air Quality Management District(BAAQMD) in 1987, pro�ram ancl projert�erfc>rmanre ciuring the current ments at El Quito Park,meciian lancisra��ing on Saratoga
fixal year(87/88)and make acijustments to the Sunnyvale Roacl,hridge re�lacement cm Quito Road,
� � � upcoming fiscal year buu��t.These acljustments � and the cc�nstnicti��n of Parking District 3 iri the �
SaratOg�, S reflert changing rc�nditions ancl neecis since the Saratoga Village. ,
buclget wati set last June.
VO�������C � A puhlic hearing on these acijustn�ents will be helcl
�7 In general,the Cit,v's operating ancl rapital buclgets at the June 15th City Council meeting.Tl�e first ste�s
wili remain as they were estahlishecl last year.The only in�lanning the next twc�year budget are set to begin
A �������� . signifirant c��erating buclget aclj�ism�en�5 inclucle: in January 1989.The switrh to a two year buciget pro-
pp cess was macle I�.St year to improve the City's planning,
• a derision to fund the DUI program �ast the�re- rash flow anci catih management capabilities.
Dn Tuesday,April 19[h,the City of Saratoga and viously planneci Ortober 19�3 termination date - •
the Volunteer Saratoga Program celebrated yet another
year of outstanding volunteerism in the communiry.
Approximately 80 volunteers,City Council members City Of Saratoga
and staff attended a luncheon at the Sarato Coun 13777 Fruitvale Av�e. , : , au�k Rate
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Club honoring the 170 volunteers who have donated P�D g
theiF time and energy to the City during this fiscal ' � .
year,July 1987 through March 1988. , Saratoga,cr�
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Awards Presented . _ ,
AJong wirh rhe certifcates of appreciation pre- POSTAL CCISTOMER LOCAL � ,,
sented to each volunteer,three special awards •
were also given. . .
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Saratc��ans whc�se income fails he(ow certain levels
may hcnefit frcnn an exemption��rovision, in effect �
,��=. sinre the tax was institutecl in 1985. If your total gross "
hoiisehc>Ici ince�me is at or helow d�e level set each year, '�..
� �� � _ �< ��� � � you may file for an exempticm from the 35%t�c�n gas �� �_ �
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, � `= The maximum househc�lcl income to yualify for the '�
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��, exem�xic�n is cme Ila(f of the meciian income for Santa �
��. . Ctara Cc�unty,hasecl on the 1980 rensus and adjusted
� �� �� � � w���� , annually ti>r intlation.The 1988/891imit is$19>147. � � ��� � �
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� If yc>u have��reviously filecl for an exemption,or are r�+�
planning c>n filin�;,remember that exemptions must he 11-ee Removal
rencwecl at the heginnin�;of each 6scal year(July 1). . Pe�li� Requ�ed
For nu>rc infc�rmaticm on how to file for an exemption, ,
� rontart Car<�(yn King at 867-343H.
�ater COnSe�ati�n "� Ttees not only play a vital role in Saratoga's ecology,
� I�'A but also give the City its beauty and character. Conse-
' �� A�Ta,11A,ble . quently,trees are protec�ted in this city and a permit
is required before the removal of one is permitted.
Berause the tianta C(ara Valley Water District's Boarcl Sidewalk Repair
of Dirertc�rs is re>nreme�l ahe�ut the conseyuenres c�f Trees protected under this ordinance include
continuin�;cir<�ught into 19K9, it is asking all cc�unty �ogram Update . oak trees that are 10 inches or greater in diameter
waterus�rstc>immediatclyanclvc�luntarilybe�;inctitting (measured 2 feet from the ground),and any other
wat�r use hy at I�ast 15`%r<m���areci to their 19�7 use. The��ro}�osecl 19�3-89 buclget includes fi�nds that tree, 12 inches or more in diameter(measured 2 feet .
- will atlow Saratogas Maintenance Department to step froni the ground).
T1�� (�istrict is<�t�ering free water cemservation kits u�the E�ace in its effort.s te�improve the safery anci
tc>r�siclents tc�assist them in their rc�nservatic�n eff<�rts. Y appearanre of city sidewalks. While tree removal permi�s are available at no charge,
these kits ar�availahle thrc>ugh the e�ftire of the Vc>lun- several steps must be followed before a permit is grant-
�teertiaratc��;a E�rc>gram,lcxatecl in thc tiaratoga Ce>mmun- The first��hase c�f iniprovements involve repairing ed.First,a permit application must be rompleted.Appli-
ity Center at 19655 Allenciale Avenue. siciewalk5 where hazards have been rreated by tree cations are available in the Planning Department offires
rcx�ts l�reaking through the ronrrete. In addition,the �t S;�ratoga City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
\ The W iter Disrrirt's General Manager Jc>hn T. City will be re��airing curbs and�utters in areas where
O'H�ille>ran stateci "While we are not talking ahc>ut street mai►�tenance.work has been �erformed. � The tree will be inspeeted and,with the assistance of
ma�tc�ate>ry rutharks in 19t�K,enir Boarci is askin�;for � the a��plicant,adjarent neighbors who wil(be affected
ve�luntary cex>}�cration by�veryc�ne.1'eo��le in our With work already rom��leted in the`Ia Paloma, by the tree's removal will be notified.Once the permit
re�unty��rc�vecl they coulcl rut hark voluntarily in the � Via Me�nte ancl mc�st Glen Brae Drive areas,plans call is apprc�ved,a 10-day appeal perioci must pass before
'76-77 clre�ught,anci we kiu�w ti�ey will do it again for 90%of the"tri��ping hazard"repairs to be com- � removal can begin.
this vear." pletect within the next year. � � �
� ' ` If you have questions about the tree removal permit
proress, please contact the Saratoga Planning Depart-
ment at 867-3438.
Saratoga Recreation Department News
The Gc�mmunity Center's tiummer Artiviry Guicle offereci at EI Quito Park.Both Camps have 4 sessions, � ,
fe�atures many new cla,�.ses,��rograms ancl activities. 2 weeks i�1 tength.The children,varying in ages from City Joins Veetor
Amon�the new c�fferings is the Com��etitive Swim- 3'/z to 10 years,will partici��ate in games,singing,ans . .
ming��rogram at West Valley Cc>llege.T11is pro�ram, ancl crafts,cre�ative dramatirs,outdoor cc�king,gar- Control Distriet �
co-s�xmse�reci with die West Valley Ayuatirs Team,will dening and murh,much more.
consist of 12 hours of instrurtion in all tour rom}�etitive After staff review and a public hearing,Saratoga
strokes. Classes are for children 6 to 14 years of a�;e. � There are many more classes for adults,youths and , has elected to join other Santa Clara County cities in
" teens d�is summer.For more information,call the Com- the formation of a dector Control District. Designed
This summer;}lso marks the return of fhe ever- mi►niry Center at 867343�,extension 48 or 49. to improve current levels of rat,mosyuito and odler
' po��utar Nature Day Cam��and the new Day Camp � vector control,the District's activities will be funded
}� � � F by an annual assessment of$3•36 per dwelling.
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�` -,�� � � � �, � _� �`�° ; population of rats,ticks; mosyuitos and other disease- I
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'� �� District,Saratogans will benefit from rat and mosyuito
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PL1bI1C S�ely NeWS � • Ensure adequate access to your home and prop- ` I
erty to enable firefighters and their equipment to ' �,
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��� Your Sarato a Home . Make sure your home can be quickly identified I
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by ensuring that its address is clearly marked
and visible;also make sure that neighborhood
Fire Safe This Summer or street signs are clearly identified to assist fire- ;
fighters in la:ating your home in an emergency. '
, �'�y � "'- 4= -Many Saratogans live in hazardous fire areas called And if a wildland fire should occur: �
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�� .;,.,,- . ''� Y wildland-urban interface areas.While hundreds of . � �
�'� t `- homes are lost each year in Califomia when fire • Immediately report the fire.by calling 9-1-1.
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`��� r� ;�y��Y, breaks out in these"suburban"areas,as many as 80
�; ��r,, * percent of the lost homes could have been saved if • Speak slowly and distinctly,patiently answering '
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� n�.. ,k, . � . �� ^ the owners had followed a few simple fire prevention any questions asked.
,p�l�,:., , `4 ,s���� o� '��� 4 - techniques. .
H� ;, • Close all doors and windows, including those for
,��, � �� � , Some of these techniques include: - the garage anc�vehicles.
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F:� y � ;'��5,. ��`�` "� • Maintaining a"defensible"space around your • Pre-connect garden hoses with nozzles and place
�� �'' home by clearing all flammable vegetation with- them with any ladders in a conspicuous location.
a t,,, r.�„ in 30 feet of the structure.Clear dead leaves and _ �
r�'1• cut small trees and brush to leave widely-spaced, • Park your rar,heading out, in garage or other
�c, .� �r �-; ` larger trees. non-obstructive location to permit access by Fire —
;y � � Department equipment.
` • Cleaning all needles and leaves from the roof, � ,
. eaves and rain gutters. • Be prepared for an order eo evacuate and if one i
- is given,DO SO IMMEDIAT'ELY! 1
� • Trimming tree limbs within 10 feet of your chim-
� :;;::: i ney and trimming all dead limbs hanging over If you would like further information or a broc hure j
`�`�`'''� ` your house and garage. detailing additional prerautions you should take to j
I * ` protec[yourself and your home,please call the Fire �
� Covering your chimney outlet or vent with a ver- District for your area. . �
��';�'��"' + tical spark arrester of�k" mesh screen. � �
` ��� ' � • Saratoga Fire District(Business Calls)867-9001 I
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�';�f.'.'�= `•s��*; Residents in these areas should also remember !
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- ::+="' . , • � � _ • Identify two escape routes from your property. Remember,to report an emergency in either dis- ,
.. • ' - ' _ uict,dial 9-1-1. i
VO�������� Recreation Department,and assisted in the prepara- . Over a,500 Hours -
tion of the volunteer luncheon. Although the City is only two-thirds through this
' fiscal year,the volunteer program has alreaciy sur-
(conunued erom page i) Bob Clancey received the award for Volunteer passed last year's number of hours donated.Since
of the Year for his continuing dedication to the Sarat- 1987,over 8,500 hours of service have been donated, '
` oga TV Unit crew and the local TV programs on Cabte which equals$85,000.00 of additional services the '
The award for Most Volunteer Hours was given to � Channel6.Not only has he spent thousands of hours City of Saratoga w�as able to offer the community. : , �
Harland Henry for his relentless support to the City. : producing,editing,and cable casting local TV sta- - -
Henry has averaged over 50 volunteer hours per tions,but Clancey has devoted extensive_time co Volunteers are acxive in many areas, including com- ;
month,writing articles for the volunteer program, developing asd maintaining the community bulle- puter programming,editing/writing,research,the TV , '
running the reception desk at the police substation, tin board on Channel6. Unit,the Emergen�y Preparedness program,Amateur � I
editing and proofreading for the Recreation Depart- � Radio Emergency services,children's program helpers,
ment,and helping in the volunteer office. Special thanks and recognition also went to Carrie CPR instruction,and at the Hakone Gardens doing
Deane for her creativity and dedication as Volunteer docent work,tea serving and gardening. .
The award for Outstanding Volunteer went to Karen Saratoga's Coordinator.Many speakers noted the tre
Muir. In the Planning Department,Muir completed a mendous job she has done in the last two years to For information on how you can become.�City of
major project purging history files.She also served as promote volunteerism in the community and inte- Saratoga Volunteer,contact Carrie Deane at 867-3438.
on-call receptionist for Community Services and the� grate volunteers in the City's operations.
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at�vc�rk in tiaiato�;a,this time s��enciin�two weeks this ._ ., ,,��. . � " ' � y � �� °
❑umth tu install a ne�v irri�ation system in the new ���; '� �,"��� � � � � � �
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while skilleci (an�lscape clesigneis anci rraftsmen from `�-� ;� . �° ``�'i `,`,il�''"� I��S 1 ,
Muk<>.l�q�an��re���icledthe kn<�w-hcn�;CalifomiaCc�nser- � '�� x `�� "`��,,y
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con�plete r�>nstrurtion c�f�the new Bamhoo Garclen. � � , ��,.�-�� : ,��� � :
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Scxien�an�1 the City in the rc�m��letion of the��rc�jert;, , � �:�.... �
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�a��s Uun"I'i-iniclaci,Sarate>�;�i's M<<intenance Directc�r. � `�
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Thc Calitim�ia Cc�nservatic>n Ccn��s(CCC) is a sC�te- � �"� � . „�
finctnre�l�;cc>tq�c�f inen an�l we�men whc>work thrc�ugh- � � :; -�� �ja -
out the state te>E�revent ancl alleviate ha�arcis(e.�. fires ; � � _�����Tr��
anci Flcx�citi),hel}�ronserve nat�u-.t(resc>urces,an�l a�.tiist '-.� "`°�� '=-��`` g�"y�
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in the�•crosn�tirticm and maintenanre e>f �arks. , ;�"» �,.,,����j�`«��_''�"�44 � `
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When plans were macie last year fe>r the JaE�an�se '° °�'��"� �� �� """� ' �'�
,�ay'�^!i *�r,.-x^�°s�2 Y�`�r- � �w�. '' ��t�,� �.. �' .�..
lanclsca��ers to unclertake the Bamhex>Garden prujert, ��'��,� � ��,� �� ¢�.:� } � .,�-.°'"�
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Saratoga a����lieci to the State tor CCC assistance.Wc�rk- � � ��� �'`�"` �+���',������� � '*���� ���;� �`� � � �
��r��'ar �,;# ,� 1. n *� i � :�„ "�^' .
ing in rrews of 10 to 15 for a��E�rc�ximat�ly four weeks, ��� -: - �� ��"� >�
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the CCC workers cleared ancl wicienecl existing Hake�ne �. =e ;�,e.a. - �,, :>+�• � _
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pathways,built new pathway�s anci ste��s, rem<���ecl r - ���° '�. �:
debris anci overgrowth anci hel��ec1 instali and plant 3� ,``°"y't.
the lancisral�ing materials. - - �
done. In aciclitic�n tc�lending a hancl at Hakone,the Exre��t fcir su���lying them with a�xx of cof�tee anci a
Assisted Saratoga Before Corps clearecl the c>rcharc(s arc�iinel Ke��in Moran Park, box c>f�ic�nuts,Saratoga�ays nc>d�ing fc>r the CCC rrews �
CCC rrews have assisted Saratc�ga em numerous cxher cle�arecl siclewalks ancl pathways alcmg Highway 9,ancl when they cc�me tc�tov�m.Because they represent a way __ �
orrasions,in emergencies or when the Ciry staffsim��ly has��roviciecl invaluable servire cluring tiarato�;a's to get things cicme at a consiclerable c<>st savings,the
did not have d1e manpower reyuireci to�et the joh winter flocxis. . City plans tc�c<�ntinue usin�;dlem whenever possihle. ' '
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� � �. �` , � � ���FF��� eration with Saratoga's Sister city in Japan,Muko-Shi,
�: �`` �.�° ��: � � �' � �' ��`� ' ��- . �� is lannin a fourth Student Fxchan e Pro ram for
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.�� ' �`�' Saratoga area to visit Muko-Shi for two to three weeks
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" ��'°"�' " '�""' "'�' � ' classes in Japanese culture, language,customs and .
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�;�� � A � . cuisine —enough to get by in the beautiful country
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�- - Saratoga students must also be able to spend full time
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August 15),pay the roundtrip airfare(approximately
i • '$700)and have the space and willingness of their
�� �0�� C������ family to host a Muko-Shi student.T'he Sister Ciry
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� sponsors to assist in meeting some expenses.
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,� share their experiences,speaking to various sponsor-
' ing groups and other students interested in the pro-
� Des��ite.c>ri�;ins that date hark tc� 1t349,Sarato�;a's Rerently,the boundaries were expanded to include g��in the future.
' Ma�lrc>nia Cemetery is unknc�wn tc�many Saratogans. all of the cities of Saratoga and Monte Sereno. Ceme- '
In tart, few are aware of their entitlement,anci that c�f tery ciistrict officials estimate that the present 11'/z
their tamilies,tc�a��lace in eme c>f Califc�rnia's mc�st acres will accommodate burials and cremation urns
� heautifully situatecl and rarefully maintained for another rentury.
' cemeteri�s. � � � ,
' As a tax-siippe>rted entity,the cemetery district can i �
� l.c�r<<te�l in the t�xxhills hehincl tiarate�gaVillagewhere accommociate only those who live withii� its houndar- -�
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Sixth Street jc>ins Oak Str�et as it h�romes Bohlman ies,anci their relatives. Out-of distrirt burials,that is,
Roacl, Maclrcmia C�metery is}�art c>f a tax-supportecl relatives, require an additional non-resident fee.
cem�tery clistrirt cstablishecl hy Saratogans in 1927.
The Saratoga Cemetery District is administered by Students or sponsors interested in this outstanding
f Until six mcmths a�;c>,the clistrirt's hounciaries ' a board of five ciirectors,appointed by the Santa Clara opportunity should contact Saratoga Sister City Stu=
� matchecl thc>se e�f the Saratc�ga tlnion Snc�x�l District. County Board of Supervisors.The cemeter}�manager, dent Exchange Committee members(Holly Davies,
� These h<>unclaries, however,were estahlisheci in 1956 who maintains office hours weekdays at Madronia, is Joan and Ed Gomersall,Emery MacFarlane,Gary -
ancl nc>Ic>nger encc�mpatis all ofSaratc�ga.Consequent(y, John Z. Miller. MacKenzie,Annette and Yosh Okada,Elaine Salter)� .
son�e S�iratc�gans living outsicle the hounciaries were not or write the Student Fxchange Committee at P.O. " ,
eli�;ihlc t<rr hurial at Maclrcmia. . Box 796,Saratoga,CA 95070. �
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Summer . 88 Street Malntenance Schedule �������������������������:��:�������:���::��
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� Listed below are�thbse Saratoga streets scheduled for
surface treatment during the current fiscal year.As part STREET �toM 'ro �
of the city's ongoing pavement maintenance program, Mendelsohn Lane Saracoga/Los Gacos xill
thes tree will nder o u rades desi neCl IO lri1- Pierce Road ua Old Oak
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II� Toll Gate Road Bou ainvillea Con ress S rin s " "
prove the appearance of the streets as well as preserve g g p g ,
f this large capital investment.- upperxin vr;ve Trin;c�ry End
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should be completed before the end of September. s'rxEET FttoM 'ro
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Cumberland Drive Via Escuela Scodand :'r,.= .{i��Y���'��:�'�:'�'�'v��:
Sixth Street St.Charles Oak Street �••' "�"�"'''''''�"''"�"'�"
STREET FROM TO ������ ���� ' ,r,.+'� :.};.;•;.
Squinel Hollow Lane Loma Rio End .;�• •.��i�:�• ,r' .•.�� ;r'
Aloha Avenue Forest Hii Komina :;�'� � '��::,•r� r�• ::��{2;:;�:;�'r:;:;�'r'r::{:;::��:;:
An7aDrive DeHavilland End � :..f,�•.'�}�.�,�;.y;+• • ` :� .•:?:;;.;;;;}}.$'r:;;:;};;}:{v;}:�;
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BazksdaleCourt Juniper End :.:;.5•:'i.�.•,?:;:'�•.;v:' :;;•;;.•;:;:,ir}:::::•:v:::::::::fi:}:
BrookLane Brcx�kridge Johnson , :;:;:•;:f•'�•;. •r,:•� •... •••••••••... .....
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Brookhaven Drive . Johnson Brookglen STREET FROM TO ;.f ,.�,t.�,°.;:;:y., :;���{:;
Bohlman Road Oak End '�"r' ����
Brooknoll Court Brook End :}:{:};}}::':}};}::;;::v:•:;�'r;:;:'::;::;::;}:;::;:;{:r};};r}};:�:'�}''�;:;:;:::�:�:
Brookridge Drive Brooktiaven , Brook
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DeHaviiland Court DeHavilland End
DeHavilland Drive Cox Cox STREET FROM TO
Hazlei Drive Pere o End Alder Court Glen Brae End
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Horseshoe Drive N. Sarato a Los Gatos Horseshoe Allendale Avenue Chester uito
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H rs h Sarato a Los Gatos h tr et Komina End
Horseshoe Drive S. o.es oe Alo a S e
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Larchmont Avenue Somerville Scully Argonne Drive Glasgow Glen Brae
Loveland Court Juniper End Beaumont Avenue Edinburgh Glasgow
I� Mohtpere Drive Allendale Quito Briaz Court Glen Brae End � . Kahala Court Glen Brae End
� Montpere Way Montpere Drive End Btockton-Lane Brookglen Homes Kilbride Drive Glasgow Miljevich
� Needham Lane Plymouth Larchmont Brockton Lane Miller End La Vista Court La Vista End
� Newhouse Court Shubert End Brookglen Court Brockton End La Vista Drive Junipero La Vista court
i Paramount Drive Saratoga End Brookglen Drive City Limit Prospect _ •_ Lazchmont Avenue Needham Scully �
Perego Way Harleigh End Brookglen DriNe Bellwood Brockton Mac�oa Court Glen Brae End
� Pontiac Avenue Saratoga Hills Trinity Camino Barco Allendale End McCoy Avenue Villanova Quito '�
� - Quito Road Allendale Montpere E. Carniel Avenue Saratoga/Sunnyvale Wardell Nantucket Court , Plymouth End
� Quito Road Martha Yorkton Chateau Drive N. Woodmont Winter " Palermo Court La Vista End
Rice Court Paramount End Chester Avenue Allendale Arcadia Palms Palo Oaks Court Sararoga End �
Saratoga Avenue Via Monte Crestbrook . Craigen Circle Chateau Regan Pierce Court . Pierce End
Saratoga Avewe Seagraves Shadow Oak Edinburgh Drive Glasgow Beaumont Pierce Road Woodmont Pierce Court
Saratoga Avenue Crestbrook Fruitvale Glasgow Drive Beaumont Miljevich Plymouih Drive Brockton - Dorchester
Shubert Court Shubert End Glen Bcae Court Glen Brae End Shadow Mountain Drive Miljevich Glasgow
Shubert Drive DeHavilland DeHavilland Glen Brae Drive Argonne Glen Brae Somerville Drive Walden Terrence
— Stewart Court Paramount End Glen Brae Drive Manoa � Hammons Via Aniba Court Via Arriba End
Terrence Avenue � Elisa Ascension Gunther Court Brookglen End _ Walbrook Drive Brookglen Ciry Limit
Village Drive Cox End Holyoke Court Plymouth End Woodmont Drive Chateau Pierce